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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.87, 375.74 and 233.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.87, 375.74 and 233.23 is: 321.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.87 : 375.74 = 233.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.87/375.74 = 233.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.87x = 375.74 × 233.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.87x = 87,633.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,633.31/272.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.16

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